Top 9 Cruises & Boat Tours Worldwide

1.St. Augustine: Treasure Hunt Cruise with Onboard Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 315 reviews · 1h 30m · from $38Our pick

Spend 90 minutes aboard the Black Raven, a purpose-built pirate ship sailing the Matanzas River from St. Augustine Municipal Marina. Expect comic pirate battles, songs, cannon fire, child participation, shared treasure, and possible dolphin sightings. The show is in English and best suits families with young children.

“Very interactive and fun for the kids. They haven’t stopped talking about it!”

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2.Treasure Hunt Snorkeling Lunch Cruise from Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Spend about 3.5 hours aboard Cabo Escape’s pirate ship in Cabo San Lucas Bay. You’ll snorkel with provided gear, eat chicken and beef burritos, enjoy an open bar, and join music and games. The trip suits families and social groups, though snorkeling can feel crowded.

“The drinks were great, the music was lively, and the staff kept the energy high. The views were absolutely stunning. Definitely a must-do experience if you’re in Cabo!”

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3.Murder Mystery Cruise With 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 3 hours · from $147

Board City Cruises at Tower Pier for a three-hour English-language murder mystery with a welcome drink, three-course dinner, and Thames views. Follow the clues, watch the actors, and pass HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe, the London Eye, Parliament, and Canary Wharf.

“The food was great, the professional actors were good, the staff was great. Unfortunately one could not fully follow the murder mystery part of the cruise due to the fact that the guests who were asked to play a role talked too quietly and the staff didn't put enough effort in motivating them to speak louder nor were they able to turn the speakers up to the point one could understand everything. Later we found out that this has been a consistent problem and I think they could've come up with a solution by now. They tried to make the guests more audible but still, when you don't understand the…”

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4.Capri Private all inclusive Boat Tour with City Exploration

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) Top rated

You get a private boat for up to five people, a skipper, host, onboard guide, drinks, local food, towels, swimming stops, and four hours in Capri. The route includes the Blue Grotto, Green Grotto, Faraglioni, Casa Malaparte, and secluded coves.

“I highly recommend for excursions to remember! The staff is super professional and the boats perfect and especially new.Auto-translated”

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5.London Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · from $153

Board at Tower Millennium Pier at 8 pm for a roughly 3-hour City Cruises dinner cruise. Actors lead a murder mystery during your 3-course meal and alcoholic drink, while you watch or help solve the crime beside views of the Shard, Shakespeare’s Globe, and HMS Belfast.

“Good food and an interesting murder mystery. The detectives kept the audience involved and chose people from the audience that did an awesome job to help with the story.”

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6.Cabo San Lucas: Pirate Cruise with Snorkel Treasure Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 7 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $89

Join Wild Cabo for a 3.5-hour pirate-ship cruise from Marina Cabo San Lucas. Follow treasure maps past Los Arcos, Lover’s Beach, and Pelican Rock, snorkel for the hidden chest, then enjoy lunch, an open bar, music, dancing, and onboard games.

“Great boat ride - the snorkeling was cancelled for a few days due to weather but they made up for it with great entertainment! I had a very very good time! I went there alone but the crew made me feel like family! The boat was rocking a lot which was so much fun! They definitely kept us safe and happy. The drinks were great and so was the food! The dancing was a lot of fun as well, the crew do nice routines. 100% you should take this tour no matter what the weather is!”

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7.Doha Delights: City Exploration & Traditional Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $33Best value

Spend four hours seeing Doha by SUV and traditional dhow. Your English-speaking guide takes you to Souq Waqif, the Corniche, The Pearl-Qatar, and Dhow Harbour, then you cruise for one hour with hot and cold drinks. Pickup is available from Doha hotels or Hamad Airport.

“I really sorry that the activity was canceled. This is because there was accident on this. Hope to join again.”

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8.Escape Room Experience and Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $75

You’ll solve either The Art Collector or The Harbor Academy escape room, then make your own way to the coast for a 1.5-hour cruise aboard Bombon. A professional skipper serves olives, cheese, salami, crackers, wine, beer, sangria, and soft drinks. Times are confirmed after booking.

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9.Cannes Boat Rental with Skipper – Lérins Island Escape Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews

Set out from Cannes with skipper Pau aboard a Beneteau Flyer SUNdeck for a four-hour private cruise to Sainte-Marguerite and the Lérins Islands. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, visit the prison linked to the Man in the Iron Mask, and enjoy water, snacks, and wine aboard.

“This was the highlight of our Honeymoon. Absolute must-do if you’re in the French Riviera. Pau was the BEST - super informative and so much fun to hang out with for 4 hours. You won’t regret it if you choose this tour. Thanks again!”

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